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Franklin Boro Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 206 Google reviews · Running trail in Franklin, New Jersey · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Franklin Boro Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Open 24hScenicQuiet

Clean space with a waterfall, picnic areas and playgrounds.

What runners say about Franklin Boro Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (206 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Gorgeous quiet Park very clean, they made a little section with white sand so you could go into the water.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“My FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL class of '70 classmates luncheon group had a beautiful picnic today at Franklin Park.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Gorgeous quiet Park very clean, they made a little section with white sand so you could go into the water.”

Great place to spend time and relax. Many scenic views and different birds to see. Some times you may even see a bald eagle.

★★★★★ — Scott , May 2018

I usually visit Franklin Boro Park twice-daily. Once before noon and then after 5 in the evening. I take two walks around Franklin pond in the ball fields in the morning and the same in the afternoon. It's clean and adheres to the governor's regulations as for distancing and wearing masks.

★★★★★ — Andrew , Jul 2020

This is a nice area to walk around and just take in the environment around you. If you have small kids this place just built a second awesome playground for them. Its exceptionally quiet despite the many activities for kids. This a hidden gem of a place.

★★★★★ — Nicholas , Jul 2021

One of the best parks I've ever been to in my life. Its beautiful, open and scenic views every way you look! The play ground is great and very entertaining

★★★★★ — Zachary , Oct 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 206 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 18 mentions

“My FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL class of '70 classmates luncheon group had a beautiful picnic today at Franklin Park.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Gorgeous quiet Park very clean, they made a little section with white sand so you could go into the water.”

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Plan your run at Franklin Boro Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Phone+1 973-827-9280 ext. 115

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Franklin Boro Park

Franklin, New Jersey

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.